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AU02 NJJ

2002 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

38,757 mi
Last recorded38,757 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 NJJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2019 38,757 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Passenger's seat with a defective structure outer sill corroded (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 35,342 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 35,342 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 32,361 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 32,361 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 28,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlight slightly loose

Slight oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2016 28,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/80/13 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlight slightly loose

Slight oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2015 25,705 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 25,705 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 21,959 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 21,493 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 21,492 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 20,941 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 20,480 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 21 Feb 2011 20,480 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2010 19,572 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

cracks in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2009 18,187 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Feb 2009 18,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 21 Feb 2008 16,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre slight damage

nearside rear tyre slight damage

Pass 16 Feb 2007 13,716 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 13,716 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 12,946 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 12,946 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak on engine.Rear wiper blade split.

How Reliable is the Kia Rio?

Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,503
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
141,212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,517
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,703
position lamp(s) not working 14,100
Registration plate lamp not working 12,829
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AU02 NJJ is a 2002 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2002 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 52,295 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Rio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU02 NJJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Kia Rio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU02 NJJ is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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